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  • Update On Chris Benoit Movie, FOX Producing Wrestling Show?, Jesse Neal Retires

    – Reports have resurfaced regarding actor Liev Schreiber playing Chris Benoit in the “Crossface” movie. One of the producers told the Wrestling Observer Newsletter this week that Schreiber will not be playing Benoit, but the film is still happening. The movie is based on Matt Randazzo’s book “Ring of Hell,” and Randazzo is reportedly one of the producers involved in the film.

    – Former TNA star Jesse Neal, who was also an invited guest at one of WWE’s Tribute To The Troops specials, announced his retirement on August 29th at an In Your Face independent wrestling show. Neal married independent women’s wrestler Brittany Savage and the two have a child together. He has announced his retirement in the past, however he seems adamant about it this time around.

    – FOX is reportedly working on a television drama series based on professional wrestling. The project is said to be in development right now and is undergoing script revisions.

    (Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Impact Taping Tonight, Wrestling Couple Expecting First Child, Spud Slips (Video)

    – Former TNA star Jesse Neal announced that he and his wife, former women’s wrestler Brittney Savage, are expecting their first child this coming April.

    – TNA will be taping Impact Wrestling on this from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Check back later tonight for spoiler results.

    – TNA posted slow motion footage of Rockstar Spud slipping on potato salad during the food fight on Thursday’s Impact Wrestling:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2k7cB91sDgk

  • AJ Styles Defends The TNA World Title In Mexico (Photos)

    -AJ Styles defeated Judas Mesias to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at the AAA event in Jalisco, Mexico on Sunday night. Konnan, Hijo del Fantasma and Texano Jr. all attacked Mesias at one point, which led to him teaming up with Styles to run all of them off.

    -In addition to Orlando Jordan, who got married this weekend in Australia (photos of his wedding can be viewed here), fellow former TNA wrestler Jesse Neal also tied the knot recently. Neal married his longtime girlfriend, retired independent women’s wrestler Brittney Savage, on Halloween night.

  • Former TNA Star Wants To Wrestle At WWE Show, WWE Confirms TLC PPV Location, Eve and David Otunga

    – Jesse Neal, who is coming to Malone, New York on Saturday to sign autographs, is featured in a local newspaper and it notes that he’s interested in performing at WWE’s annual Tribute to the Troops in honor of the friends he lost in the Navy. (Thanks to Kyle)

    Neal served in the United States Navy from 1998 to 2002, where he reached the rank of petty officer. He was on board USS Cole when it was suicide bombed on October 12, 2000. Neal has a tattoo on his right forearm of the initials of his best friend, who was killed in the attack.

    – According to WrestlingFigs.com, a commercial aired during Raw in the New York area confirming that WWE’s annual TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view event will take place Sunday, December 16 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets for the show go on sale Saturday, October 6 via Ticketmaster.

    – WWE Divas Champion Eve and David Otunga met with Miss Connecticut USA Marie-Lynn Piscitelli and fans at the 10th annual Connecticut Women’s Expo over the weekend. WWE.com has published photos of their appearance.

  • Former TNA Wrestling Stars Tease Joining WWE, Tammy Sytch Asking For Privacy Following Arrests

    – Former TNA Wrestling stars Devon and Jesse Neal teased joining WWE as a tandem during a discussion on Twitter Saturday.

    Devon wrote, “@TheJesseNeal 6 days a week … got to get ready …. you know something , i think you and i could be a tag team . i think it will work… now we do it together and the world would be ours.”

    Jesse responded, “that definitely sounds like a plan. Just on a bigger stage…….”

    Devon wrote back, “HMM…. i have just the place …”

    Jesse responded, “one day soon we will be laughing……. U know the spot!!”

    Devon said in response, “testify my brother” oh I plan on it…… Ha! See ya s.”

    – After being arrested in Connecticut three times this week due to her boyfriend’s complaints of domestic violence, WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch asked for privacy from her Facebook friends as they resolve their issues.

    She wrote Saturday afternoon, “To everyone: NO ONE knows the real story of what happened this week, So please respect both Damien Darling and my privacy as we work through this unfortunate turn of events. Thank you.”

  • Gail’s “Sister” Training To Wrestle, Robbie E Appearing For NWA

    — TNA Wrestling official Earl Hebner’s daughter Katie Hebner has plans to enter the squared circle. She announced on her Twitter account that she begun wrestling training in January and has her sights set on being a TNA Knockout.

    She tweeted Gail Kim’s husband Robert Irvine when asked if she’s the referee’s daughter, “Yes im his daughter and a knockout in training :) dad said that you are truly a great guy!”

    Hebner portrayed the role of Gail Kim’s sister in 2008.

    — TNA Television Champion Robbie E has been announced to appear at Battle of the Belts for NWA Ring Warriors on March 29, 2012 at the Fort Lauderdale National Guard Armory, 400 State Road 84. His opponent has not been disclosed.

    The event will also feature Jesse Neal and Christina Von Eerie (a/k/a Toxxin) versus Chasyn Rance and Santana Garrett in a mixed tag team match with WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch as the special guest referee. Event details are available here.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Three Wrestlers Removed From Impact Wrestling’s Roster Page

    ImpactWrestling.com has removed Jackie Moore, Jesse Neal and Toxxin from their wrestler roster page. This would confirm their respective departures from TNA Wrestling late last year.

    Moore stated on November 28, 2011 via Twitter that she parted ways with TNA Wrestling due to her contract expiring. She returned to the company last June alongside ODB under the guise of outsiders, with the duo promising to clean up the Knockouts division. In August, Moore and ODB abandoned their villainous antics in order to gain contracts with the promotion. After several weeks of working as babyfaces, they were signed to contracts by the new head of the Knockouts division, Karen Jarrett. Moore, however, did not appear for TNA again.

    Neal made his final TNA appearance on the December 15, 2011 episode of Impact Wrestling, where he was DDT’d onto concrete floor by Gunner and consequently stretchered out of the Impact Wrestling Zone. Neal parted ways with TNA after organization officials asked him to relocate from Florida to Louisville, Kentucky to further his wrestling training in Ohio Valley Wrestling. He was unable to comply with their request because the money they were offering “wasn’t even anything close to live on.”

    Toxxin is Neal’s real-life girlfriend, who was brought in September to combat Rosita and Sarita in Ink Inc.’s feud with Mexican America. Neal stated during a podcast interview that Toxxin, who appears as Christina Von Eerie on the independent wrestling circuit, was never under contract to the organization. Her departure was expected after Neal parted ways with TNA.

  • Jesse Neal Says TNA Refused To Pay Medical Bills For Neck Injury

    Jesse Neal revealed during an interview with Bryan Alvarez of F4WOnline.com that TNA Wrestling refused to pay his hefty medical bills stemming from a neck injury he suffered at the May pay-per-view event Sacrifice.

    The injury occurred during the conclusion of the match pitting Ink, Inc. against Mexican America when Hernandez executed a dominator-like finisher on Neal. An MRI showed he had a bulged disk after being spiked into the mat.

    Neal said TNA paid for the initial MRI but refused to cover any of the other medical costs related to the injury—which he still must pay. “It’s my name, it’s going against my credit…It’s hard to swallow sometimes,” Neal says.

    Neal wasn’t booked for any matches until October as a precaution following the neck trauma. The Florida native says he returned a lot quicker than he was supposed to. He adds, “Of course I was still hurt, but when you’re sitting on your ass at home, you’re making no money, and I had to get back into it.”

    Neal parted ways with TNA last month after organization officials asked him to relocate from Florida to Louisville, Kentucky to further his wrestling training in Ohio Valley Wrestling. He was unable to comply with their request because the money they were offering “wasn’t even anything close to live on.”

  • Jesse Neal Comments On TNA Departure, Food Stamps, Toxxin

    Jesse Neal appeared on the Running The Ropes podcast (interview available here). Highlights are as follows:

    * Neal says that Christina Von Eerie (a/k/a Toxxin), his girlfriend, was never under contract to TNA Wrestling. Her status with TNA remains unknown following Neal’s departure from the organization.

    * Neal says the widespread rumor that he received food stamps earlier this year isn’t true. He does, however, admit that he was almost evicted from his small one bedroom apartment three times this year because he couldn’t afford to pay rent.

    * Neal says he rejected TNA’s request to move to Louisville, Kentucky and train at Ohio Valley Wrestling because the money they were offering “wasn’t anything close to live on.” Management told him to get a sidejob if he needed money, but felt that with three shows per week and training six days out of seven he wouldn’t have the time.

    * Neal says he spoke to company president Dixie Carter over the phone regarding his situation and was promised it would resolved. He adds she was gracious to him on his final day with the company and was sure she’d see him in TNA again one day.

    * Neal praised creative writer Vince Russo, who encouraged him with his promos.

  • Storm Praised Backstage, Neal’s Departure, Flair, OVW

    – The song “Ric Flair” by Killer Mike was listed by Rolling Stone as one of the 50 best singles of 2011.

    – James Storm continues to get a ton of praise behind the scenes in TNA. He’s been working very hard on improving his mic work and has been working with Vince Russo on his promos.

    – Jesse Neal’s storyline injury was TNA’s way of writing him out of the company. TNA let him go because he was not willing to move to Louisville, Kentucky to train at Ohio Valley Wrestling, TNA’s new developmental territory. Neal was not completely opposed to relocating, but based on what TNA was paying him, it didn’t make seense for him.

    – TNA has sent Anarquia, Rob Terry and “Big Brother” reality star Jessie Godderz to OVW to train

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Former Knockout On “Biggest Loser”, Moore Comments On Neal

    — Kim Neilson, who appeared for TNA Wrestling from 2002 to 2004 as Desire, is a contestant on the next season of the NBC reality television series The Biggest Loser.

    The show features obese people competing to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight relative to their initial weight. Neilson, a former fitness model who was briefly under developmental contract to WWE in 2002, is vying to shed the tremendous amount of weight she has gained since leaving the professional wrestling industry.

    — Shannon Moore addressed the departure of tag team partner Jesse Neal from TNA Wrestling as well as his own future.

    He tweeted, “U want my opinion on the rumor my partner is gone. I like Jesse as a friend. This Business is something I made my life about for 19 years. I m not scared to fly solo I wish him the best if it’s true but alot of hope for the new year for me in my eyes. I have the X Championship and the TV Championship in my sights. Alot of hope in my mind!!!!”

    Moore added that his knee is “banged up” following this week’s Impact Wrestling tapings.

  • Melina Says She’s Has Not Joined TNA, Anderson To Face MVP

    — Former WWE performer Melina Perez denied rumors she has joined TNA Wrestling.

    She tweeted Wednesday, “Everyone is so funny. I am not in TNA. If I go anywhere I would tell you all first!”

    Her message is in response to a masked female combatant appearing at Tuesday’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida.

    — Mr. Anderson is advertised face former WWE star MVP at Champions Showcase 2012, which takes place February 4, 2012 in Manila, Philippines at Smart Araneta Coliseum. More details are available here.

    Other advertised talent include Carlito, Chris Masters, Shelton Benjamin, Snitsky, Luke Gallows, Shane Helms, Rhino, Daivari, Jimmy Yang, Billy Gunn, April Hunter and Jillian Hall.

    — Jesse Neal’s first post-TNA appearance takes place this Saturday in Orlando, Florida for I Believe in Wrestling. He is scheduled to face J.D. Amazing.

  • Jesse Neal Parts Ways With TNA, Win A Date With Velvet Sky

    — PWInsider.com confirms Jesse Neal has parted ways with TNA Wrestling. He worked one final match for the organization at Monday’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida.

    The founding member of Ink Inc. decided to leave TNA Wrestling after declining their request to relocate to Louisville, Kentucky to work out of developmental league Ohio Valley Wrestling.

    — Matches taped Monday and Tuesday in Orlando, Florida for upcoming episodes of TNA Xplosion are as follows: Christopher Daniels vs. Devon; Kazarian vs. Samoa Joe; Christopher Daniels vs. Samoa Joe.

    — To celebrate TNA Wrestling’s upcoming tour of the United Kingdom, Challenge have teamed up with the wrestling organization to run a competition which includes a first place prize of dinner with Velvet Sky. Details are available here.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • TNA Star Jesse Neal Leaving The Company

    TNA star Jesse Neal is reportedly leaving the company after this weekend’s TNA live events.

    Neal tweeted @TheJesseNeal:

    “Some things you just have to question but… then I again I don’t give a f—. It’s time for a new me and a change.”

    “If you want to book me I am free after this weekend, let me know. And trust me, you’ll get your moneys worth.”

  • Final Card For Tonight’s TNA Turning Point Pay-Per-View

    TNA Wrestling presents Turning Point live tonight on pay-per-view and online at TNAOnDemand.com from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The complete match lineup is as follows:

    World Heavyweight Championship Match
    Bobby Roode (c) vs. “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles

    Challenge Match
    “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy vs. “King Of The Mountain” Jeff Jarrett

    X Division Championship Match
    Austin Aries (c) vs .Jesse Sorensen vs Kid Kash

    Television Championship Match
    Eric Young (c) vs. Robbie E

    Tag Team Match
    Mr. Anderson and Abyss vs. Bully Ray and Scott Steiner

    Undefeated Streak On The Line
    Crimson vs. “The Blueprint” Matt Morgan

    No Disqualification Match
    Rob Van Dam vs. Christopher Daniels

    Women’s Knockout Championship Match
    Velvet Sky vs. Gail Kim

    Tag Team Championship Match
    Anarquia, Hernandez and Sarita vs. Jesse Neal, Shannon Moore and Toxxin

  • Matches Announced For Turning Point, Does CM Punk Miss TNA?

    — Three matches were announced for Turning Point following Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

    * Jeff Hardy vs. Jeff Jarrett

    * Velvet Sky defends the Women’s Knockout Championship against Gail Kim

    * Anarquia, Hernandez and Sarita defend the World Tag Team Championship against Jesse Neal, Shannon Moore and Toxxin

    The pay-per-view event takes place November 13 in Orlando, Florida.

    — CM Punk, who competed for TNA Wrestling in 2003 and 2004, responded to a comment on Twitter asking if he misses his days working for the promotion.

    He wrote, “Like I miss high school.”

    Punk quit the promotion in March 2004 following a dispute over his ability to simultaneously appear for Ring of Honor.

    — Impact Wrestling ring announcer Christy Hemme turns 31 years old Friday.

  • Jeff Hardy Scheduled For Bound for Glory, New Knockout Debuts

    — On tonight’s Impact Wrestling broadcast, TNA founder Jeff Jarrett confronted Jeff Hardy backstage to warn him not to step foot in the state of Pennsylvania. In turn, Hardy stood up to the 11-time world champion and told him he would be in Philadelphia for Bound for Glory on Sunday.

    — California based women’s wrestler Christina Von Eerie debuted on tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling to fend off Sarita and Rosita during an in-ring brawl that broke out between Mexican America and Ink Inc. Jesse Neal later grabbed a microphone and urged Mexican America to bring all the women they want for their match at Bound for Glory since Ink Inc. has back up.

    TNA will air a free 30-minute live Bound for Glory pre-show on the Impact Wrestling Facebook page starting at 7:30 ET / 4:30 PT, which will feature Mexican America vs. Ink Inc.

    Von Eerie, 22, has competed since 2006 for numerous promotions including Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Asistencia Asesoría y Administración. She moved to Florida last year in hopes of joining TNA Wrestling. Neal is her fiancee.

  • TNA Signs Reality Star, Destination X Buyrate, Hogan-Bischoff

    – According to TMZ.com, reality TV star Jessie “Mr. Pec-Tacular” Godderz (“Big Brother”) has signed a deal with TNA Wrestling. Godderz, a former body builder, has been training at Bully Ray’s wrestling school in Florida and is expected to debut later this year.

    – A rough estimate on pay-per-view buys for TNA’s Destination X last month would be between 8,000 and 8,500, which is a slight decrease from the prior month’s Slammiversary pay-per-view.

    – Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff’s Micro Championship Wrestling will debut on TruTV on September 14th at 10pm EST. The series is currently slated to run for six episodes.

    – TNA star Jesse Neal announced on Twitter last night that he and girlfriend wrestler Christina Von Eerie are engaged and will be getting married in Vegas:

    “It is official guys me and Christina r engaged! She is the love of my life and we r happier then ever!!!!!”

  • Former WWE Star Gets Tryout, TNA Star Glad For Food Stamps

    — Former WWE star Luke Gallows worked a tryout match for TNA prior to tonight’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida.

    — Jesse Neal posted a message on his Twitter account yesterday stating how glad he is that he and his girlfriend now qualify for food stamps.

    “Yayyyy we qualified for food stamps!!! I can eat now! RT @CVEvil_138: Things are looking up! Just recieved some good news!!! :)”

    A follower then wrote the following to Neal: “It’s a sad state of the business that you can make a joke about Food Stamps and people wonder if you are serious.” Neal replied, It’s not a joke.”

    Neal also debunked rumors that he plans on leaving TNA.

    “Plz guys don’t feed into the rumors, I have no plan to leave Ink Inc. I have just started my career and very grateful for what I have.” He continued, “Rumors r nothing but made up stories and lies from idiots!! Don’t believe them.”

    source: PWInsider.com

  • TNA Star Sidelined Due To Neck Injury, TNA Knockout Turns 30

    — Jesse Neal missed the last set of television tapings as well as this week’s events due to a neck injury he suffered at Sacrifice when Hernandez hit him with the Dominator.

    The Mexican America star already has a reputation of being dangerous when performing his big power moves. In February, Douglas Williams landed on his neck following an errant Border Toss.

    — TNA Wrestling is now branding their live events as the “Impact Wrestling World Tour.”

    — TNA Wrestling has announced a BaseBrawl event for Saturday, August 27 at Regions Park Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. Tickets go on sale this Saturday at Barons.com and charge by phone at 205-988-3200.

    — Velvet Sky turns 30 years old today while AJ Styles turns 34.

    source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

  • TNA Star Inks New Contract, Desmond Wolfe Update, More

    — Jesse Neal has signed a new three-year contract with TNA Wrestling.

    — Desmond Wolfe has been backstage at this week’s television tapings at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.

    — TNA Wrestling has posted a new episode of Pillow Talk with SoCal Val. Her special guest is Miss Tessmacher, who answers questions such as boxers or briefs, what she sleeps in at night, which celebrity she would like to be stranded on a deserted island with, her favorite sappy movie, and more.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Hulk Hogan Update, Report On Stevie Richards’ Future, More

    — Hulk Hogan was moving around backstage at a recent set of television tapings than he was at Bound For Glory. He’s still in noticeable pain and moves gingerly, but he was in such bad shape at the October pay-per-view that most everyone kept away from him.

    — Stevie Richards worked with wrestlers who received tryout matches prior to the last set of iMPACT! tapings. Many feel this could be his new role with TNA Wrestling due to the EV2 faction disbanding. However, one source hasn’t ruled out the possibility that some of the EV2 wrestlers could be brought back once Dixie Carter regains control of the company on television.

    — TNA Today is back with an all-new edition featuring TNA Knockout SoCal Val interviewing a fan favorite in the organization, Jesse Neal.

    To view the video interview, here.

  • Maria Says She Hasn’t Spoken To TNA, Complaints On Rob Terry

    — Contrary to reports stating Maria Kanellis has been negotiating with TNA Wrestling officials, the former WWE Diva said in a recently filmed “shoot” interview with Highspots.tv that while she has received overtures from people affiliated with the organization, she has not had any official conversation or offer. As stated in previous interviews, she has not, however, ruled out joining the promotion in the future.

    — A number of wrestlers have been complaining as of late over the company’s decision to prominently feature Rob Terry, as well as Jesse Neal and newcomer Rosie Lottalove, on television. Many in the locker room feel the Team 3D Wrestling Academy students are not ready to be featured on national television and should still training.

    — Ashley Fliehr, daughter of Ric Flair, married long-time boyfriend Riki Johnson this past Sunday. His older daughter Megan married for a second time several weeks ago. Flair left for the UK directly after Ashley’s wedding to promote TNA’s upcoming tour there.

  • Wilson Denies Hogan’s Claim, TNA Star Possibly Turning Heel

    — On her Facebook account, Torrie Wilson has denied Hulk Hogan’s claim last week on The Howard Stern Show that she contacted TNA officials looking for work. The former WWE Diva wrote on Friday: “Well I was told that Hulk Hogan was on Howard Stern today saying I have been calling TNA offices up and I am sorry to those of you wishing but that is not true. Heard it straight from me! If I ever went back to wrestling I feel like WWE would be my home…but I have no plans for that! Working on lots of fun opportunit…ies though and will keep yall informed on my next new venture! Love you guys!”

    Wilson also noted over the weekend on her Twitter account that her chihuahua was stolen from the back room of her Texas clothing store. The puppy was returned the very same day.

    — There has been talk of turning Jesse Neal heel.

    — TNA returns to the Coliseum Annex in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on July 30th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale June 18th, 2010 at 10 a.m. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

  • TNA Program To Be Featured Monthly, TNA Draws Sellout Crowd

    — This Thursday following iMPACT!, Spike will debut the TNA Epics series. The show, which will be hosted by Mick Foley, will feature classic TNA footage.

    The debut episode will focus on Kurt Angle.

    The second episode, which will air on Thursday, February 11th, 2010, will feature Sting. Here is the preview, courtesy of Spike.com: “Presenting some of the best matches from “The Icon” Sting’s career with TNA Wrestling. Hosted by Mick Foley, this one-hour special also includes exclusive interviews with the legend and showcases the amazing moments fans will always remember.”

    — TNA drew a sellout crowd of 2,500, its best house show numbers in several months, for Friday night’s live event in Westbury, New York. (source: f4wonline)

    — You can follow Jesse Neal on Twitter at twitter.com/jessenealtna.